Western Governors Sense Chance For Electric Grid Work

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Some Western governors say the plan for $825 billion in economic stimulus spending should spur development of energy infrastructure in their states.

The Western Governors Association recently sent a letter to then President-elect Obama asking him to focus on renewable energy sources and infrastructure in his energy policy.

Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal says stimulus funds could be used to leverage private funds. He says the federal funds could be used to provide low-interest loans to infrastructure developers, or give them tax-exempt bonding authority.

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